Police are appealing for witnesses after callous yobs vandalised graves and stole family tributes on three separate occasions at a Crewe cemetery.

All three offences occurred at the Meadowbrook Cemetery on Minshull New Road over the past week.

The first was at about 6pm on Sunday, August 5, when a grave was damaged, flowers were upturned and ornaments were stolen.

Two days later on the Tuesday another grave was damaged at approximately 3.45pm. Ornaments were smashed, a small fence was broken and windmills were stolen.

The following day, at around 11am, ornaments, artificial flowers and dolls were stolen from another grave at the cemetery.

Police Constable Chiwanga Bwalya said: “Families have understandably been left extremely upset by the callous actions of whoever has damaged and stolen from their loved ones’ graves.

“You cannot stoop much lower than that and we are determined to catch the offender or offenders and make them face the consequences of their despicable actions.

“I appeal to anyone who has witnessed any of the incidents or saw anything suspicious at the commentary on those dates to come forward.

“We are also keen to hear from anyone who thinks they may know the identity of the offender or offenders.”

Anyone with information that may help with the investigation, no matter how small, should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 145633, give the details here or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.